Joe Douglas confirms Zach Wilson’s agent given permission to seek trade

Jets general manager Joe Douglas confirmed Wednesday the team has given quarterback Zach Wilson and his representation permission to seek a trade. Douglas spoke to the media Wednesday in Indianapolis during the Scouting Combine.

Joe Douglas said the Jets have given Zach Wilson and his agent permission to seek a trade.

— Ethan Greenberg (@EGreenbergJets) February 28, 2024

Wilson has been expected since the start of the offseason to be traded following a roller coaster 2023 season that included a benching and a concussion following his return to the starting lineup, all in the second half of the season.

Wilson is due $5.4 million in compensation for 2024, including $4.4 million in roster bonuses that are due at the beginning of training camp. A potential deal may have to include the Jets eating some, if not all, of those bonuses.